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Marriage License Requirements

If previously married, a certified copy of the final divorce decree is required.

If widowed, a certified copy of death certificate is required.

$27.50 for marriage license in Orleans Parish (fee is non-refundable). Payable by cash, check or money order only. The marriage license is valid for 30 days.

Both people in the couple are needed to appear in person to fill out the application.

A 24-hour waiting period is required by law between the time of issuance of the marriage license and the ceremony.

LOUISIANA RESIDENTS – 24-hour waiting period may be waived by a First or Second City Court Judge.

NON LOUISIANA RESIDENTS – If both parties reside outside of Louisiana and the services will occur in Orleans parish AND be performed by a registered Orleans officiant, that officiant can waive the 24-hour waiting period with a waiver. The waiver must be attached to the completed marriage certificate when it is returned to Vital Records.

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